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1 He’s aging, returning from injury and still lacks a defining postseason run. But even consistent quarterback play is tough to find, and Cousins is still a borderline top-10 pocket passer with an eye for the big play. (SIGNING with Falcons)2 Back in full form after a couple of injury-riddled seasons, Hunter remains one of the most productive and physically …

USATSI The Chicago Bears are acquiring wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones.  Allen missed four games in 2023 but still managed 108 receptions for 1,243 yards and 7 touchdowns. The former third-round pick out of California is …

Mac Jones thanks New England in goodbye post to Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Former New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones took to social media on Wednesday to thank the team and its fans for supporting him during his three-year tenure in Foxboro. Jones was traded this past week to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2024 …

Veteran defensive tackle D.J. Reader is heading to another playoff contender. Reader has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Detroit Lions, NFL Media reported Thursday. Reader’s new contract is reportedly for two years and worth up to $27.25 million with over $9 million guaranteed. The 6-foot-3, 335-pound Reader spent the past four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals and is …

Eric Williams NFC West Writer Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter The Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders jumped into the quarterback carousel on the second day of NFL free agency, agreeing to a trade that sent third-year quarterback Sam Howell to the Pacific Northwest in a pick swap between the two teams. According to reports, the Commanders will send 2024 fourth-round …

Hours after the Atlanta Falcons traded Desmond Ridder to the Arizona Cardinals, another quarterback from the 2022 NFL Draft class is on the move, with the Washington Commanders sending Sam Howell to the Seattle Seahawks, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones has confirmed. Seattle will receive Howell, a 2024 fourth-round pick (No. 102 overall) and a 2024 sixth-rounder (No. …

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley denied any contact with the Philadelphia Eagles prior to the legal tampering period of free agency. The newest Eagles running back made sure to set the record straight of his negotiations with the Eagles.  “Coach (James) Franklin, I think he misinterpreted it,” Barkley said with a smile at the NovaCare Complex Thursday. “The truth was to …

Free agent edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney met with the Panthers on Thursday. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports Clowney will visit the Jets next week. Clowney, a former No. 1 overall pick, has played for five different teams by signing a series of one-year contracts. He was drafted by the Texans in 2014 and after five seasons there played one …

Former New England Patriots starting quarterback Mac Jones had a ride waiting for him after he passed his physical with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday. And there was a familiar face behind the wheel. “It’s kind of nice when your mom can pick you up from work,” Jones said. Jones is embracing a return to his hometown after a dismal …

Four days into the start of NFL free agency have come and gone, as the first wave of player signings are coming to a close. There were a few trades on Day 4, as Sam Howell and Desmond Ridder — two quarterbacks from the 2022 draft class — were on the move. Ridder has a new team in the Arizona …

Saquon Barkley was already set this week to visit Happy Valley and catch up with his old Penn State coach, James Franklin. Barkley says now he might have to give Franklin a hard time for getting the Philadelphia Eagles in hot water with the NFL before the new running back had even signed a contract. Franklin said ahead of Penn …

Perry, Curran hand out early Patriots offseason grades originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are amidst their first offseason without Bill Belichick in 24 years, and according to NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry and Tom Curran, things aren’t looking great. The Patriots have already signed their fair share of free agents, bringing on seven new players …

Dak Prescott, the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys for the last eight seasons and counting, filed a lawsuit on Monday alleging a woman is attempting to extort $100 million from him through a threat of false sexual-assault accusation.  On Tuesday, the woman’s attorney said she is looking to take the accusation against Prescott to criminal court. “There’s many different things …

Marcus Mariota’s hair is grayer now than when he entered the NFL as a highly touted prospect and a potential face of a franchise. He believes everything he has gone through since has set him up to be ready for anything in his next opportunity with the Washington Commanders. After signing a one-year contract Thursday, Mariota said he’s prepared to …

Bears add depth to offensive line with tackle signing originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears have signed offensive tackle Jake Curhan, according to his agency. Curhan, 26, signed as an undrafted free agent out of the 2021 NFL draft. He was the only undrafted free agent of the Seahawks’ class to make the active roster. He’s played there …